This review is long overdue for work we had done in October. We needed a contractor to turn a large…read morebedroom into 2 smaller bedrooms for our kids. We needed framing, sheetrock, electrical, trim and closets built. Joe was way more responsive than all other contractors and was very reasonable with costs. The price was exactly what he quoted us. (Another contractor was supposed to start before we found Joe and completely ghosted us around the start date.) Lou was the main guy who was here several days and he was great. We felt totally comfortable with him in our home. Our 4 year old son kept asking where Lou was after the project was completed. Lou worked around us when it came to hours that worked best for our family. Our kids love their bedrooms. And our 4 year old son finally sleeps in his own bed. We will be calling Joe when we are ready to remodel our kitchen and bathrooms.

DISASTER. Turn and run. We hired Joe for a large 203K project. We had problems from the very…read morebeginning: he was slow to start, kept changing his mind about the game plan, complained about the fact that he could get no money up front--terms of the 203K that he had of course agreed to--and pressured us to give him significant up-front money to "help him start". He instructed me in June of 2024 to rush to buy materials for a small bathroom that was still mostly unfinished in April of 2025; that kind of thing happened multiple times. His workers were inadequately supervised, and he was difficult to reach, often saying things like I'm at a kid's soccer game, out to dinner with my daughter, etc. The way that 203K's work is that HUD inspectors come out at regular intervals to make sure that adequate work has been done to make a draw from the total budget. Joe did a bunch of stuff merely to look busy to justify the first draw, in August: a slap-dash exterior paint job over crumbling paint that made a mess and did not hold, for instance. Between the first and the second draw, there was slow but meaningful progress--but by then we were 5 months into a job that we were told would take 4-6 months, and nowhere near done. During much of that 3-month interval he had just one guy working on our huge project, an electrician. After the second draw, in late November, he basically just stopped working on the house. We were making double housing payments the whole time, of course, so we panicked. We were almost out of money. After numerous calls and messages failed to get him to pick up the pace, at the urging of our lender, we scheduled a third draw, 3 months after the second one. At that draw, the HUD inspector certified that no work had been done, so no funds would be paid out. That's when we finally worked up the nerve to fire him. It was terrifying, because our lender told us that we would have trouble getting anyone to take on such a large project with only what was left in the budget after Joe depleted it. By the grace of God, we did find one. He swept in and got the job done in about 4 months. We finally moved in almost exactly one year after closing. Of course we had two mortgage payments the whole time. The work could have been finished within 6 months, or close to it, if we had found a great contractor like the one we found after we fired Mr. Depiano. Working with Mr. Depiano was harrowing. We were newbs at this, and therefore easy to fool. DON'T MAKE OUR MISTAKE.

We used Glidden Construction for our recent bathroom renovation, which was a complete gut and…read morerebuild project and could not be happier with the process or end result. Lloyd and Eirini were incredible from start to finish! Lloyd was generous with his time, coming out to give us a ballpark estimate for the project even though we admitted we were still a few months out from starting the work. This in and of itself put him well above other contractors we attempted to contact. Lloyd was open and honest about what it would take for this project, what the unknowns might be, and what a feasible timeline for the work was, which we greatly valued. When we were ready to start the work, Lloyd came back out and provided an honest and reasonable quote. While they weren't the lowest estimate we received, for the scope of the work and how impressed we were with our early interactions with Lloyd and his team, we felt it was a very fair price. He also listened to what we wanted and needed, thinking up creative solutions to help ensure the finished product met our expectations. Even more impressive to us was that in the end, the project finished within about 5% of the original budget, which is always remarkable in our 100+ year old house. You never know what problems are lurking behind these walls and Lloyd clearly has experience with these types of homes and projects. As we planned to begin our project, Lloyd and Eirini were there every step of the way, helping us shop, make final selections, provide guidance on where to save or splurge, and ordering everything so that once the job started it could proceed without unnecessary delays. The contract and payment processes were clear and easy to manage. They use a fully electronic process, which was pain-free and allowed us to outline additional questions as they arose. Their clear and timely communication really eased any stress we had along the way. Before the project started, they informed us that there might be a delay and offered to refund our deposit if we wanted to cancel our contract. Because we found someone we trusted in Glidden Construction, we opted to wait and were pleasantly surprised when they were able to start the project about 2 months ahead of schedule. Lloyd was on site most days and his subs were thorough, skilled, genuinely nice, and worked tirelessly (especially on tile day!). Lloyd and Eirini kept us informed on the status of the project and prepared us for what unexpected things might greet us each evening. Calls, texts, e-mails, photos, they were wonderful in communicating when unexpected issues arose, outlining options, and quickly addressing issues to keep the work on schedule. They really seemed to care about this project and our sanity, despite the smallish nature of this project. Total project time was 2 weeks from start to finish. The finished project is even better than we had anticipated and the process of working with Glidden was wonderful. We don't want to remodel a bathroom for a long time, but they would be our first call! Lloyd and his team were responsive to punch list items and a few touch ups after the project was completed. Despite the project being finished, they have remained wonderfully responsive to any outstanding questions. We've referred them to several friends and neighbors, and just hope they don't become so popular that they can't fit in our next project!

We used Glidden Construction for several things because we liked Lloyd and thought he did a great…read morejob. Unfortunately, over the years we have discovered problem after problem with the work his team did. It has cost us so much extra time and money.

We used Logan Construction to finish our hallway and skylights after we had a new roof installed…read more George and his crew were great, very responsive, good craftmanship, and communication was always prompt. Would definitely recommend and would go back to for any future projects - from contact to start to finish only took a matter of weeks - well done!

Hello folks I am writing this review because of a request that took me by surprise. I started to…read moretell the man the job i was calling about . and what I needed. The first thing he ask is what is your address I don't know about you customers, but I don't randomly throw out my address to anyone , so I respond what? I can give you my ZIP Code. well, if you don't give me your address I won't take the call in his sharp tone . I said that's great and I hung up. Is that normal? to let everyone know do not be intimidated by anybody you are hiring Your paying the cost to be the boss. No company or person you call to do a job demands your address. You say what you wI'll give or not give ( address). then let it go. Be smart be safe..Have a good day folks.

We recently hired Dave to replace exterior loft steps with Trex and to replace/install porch…read morecolumns and railings, and I couldn't be happier with the results. His attention to detail is unmatched by any contractor I've worked with before. (Owning a 100+ year old house, there have been many!) He communicated clearly throughout every phase of both projects, keeping us informed and involved the entire time. Even when a few minor hiccups came up, he stayed true to the original estimate--despite the work taking longer than expected (through no fault of his own). The craftsmanship is exceptional, and the finished projects look even better than I imagined. We'll definitely be hiring him again for future work. Highly recommend!

88 Contracting did a great job! David and co. replaced the rotting frame of our bathroom window…read morewith PVC quickly and professionally. He is communicative and friendly. Highly recomended!

Fair & Honest Pricing. That sums up how I feel about Manny and the job he and his team did. He…read morecame over to fix a downspout, once on the roof, he texted pictures of some slight issues that could be patched. It was a very reasonable upcharge for the extra work that needed to be done. At the end of everything, roof is fixed, leaks are gone, downspout installed correctly. I'd gladly recommend him to others.

They redid my two bathrooms beautifully! They look amazing. Definitely worth it! They were on time…read moreand gave great communication and suggestions! I definitely feel it was worth it. Changed my situation.

I have been working with Ed and Kirbi construction since moving to Philadelphia in 2005. I had work…read moredone on 2 primary residences as well as 2 investment properties. His team has worked on projects ranging from minor upgrades to a house like light fixture replacement to complete kitchen renovation and powder room construction. At every step of the way, Ed worked with me within my price points and made sure that corners were never cut with finishing materials or project completion. The few times that I needed some adjustments and changes, his team was back immediately to make sure that I had exactly what I wanted. As someone who struggles with some decisions, Ed was patient and understanding while guiding me to what I was looking for. Even when Ed is not there, he has amazing supervisors on site and I have never had to question whether my house will be treated with respect and the care of Ed's own home. The house is actually even cleaner when the team leaves than when they arrive. I cannot recommend Kirbi Construction enough if you want something done correctly, especially if you want to add value to your home.

Ed and his crew recently found a leak under my roof deck that another roofer was unable to isolate…read more He repaired the leak and installed a fiberglass deck. He also painted the exterior of my house. He talked me through several options for replacing my deck. We also discussed several design aspects of the deck along the way. He was thorough and responsive. His guys cleaned up each day before they left; they were polite and great to work with. Ed takes great pride in his work and is responsive to questions and concerns.

Working with Cubbage Construction has been amazing! The communication, professionalism, and quick…read morecompletion of a complicated project deserves a 10 out of 10!! Highly Recommend for all your home remodeling needs!

Had an emergency with a roof leak and Anthony responded immediately and dealt with all my questions…read moreand even my ptsd from previous contractor experience that made me very nervous to try this again. But I'm happy to report that Anthony unlike several others did what he said he was going to do, when he said he was going to do it, and for the original price he said he was going to do it for. And he was even responsive via text which made this whole process even easier than call after call. Definitely recommend his business. He takes is seriously and acts with professionalism and genuine concern for his clients for a reasonable price, which is all you could ever ask for.

I hired A&B to replace some joists on the first and second floors of my home. Instead of the $20k…read moreand two weeks time we agreed to, the project took 11 weeks and cost $60k. Also, I later learned that even though I was billed for permits, the city had no record of any application for permits. This means A&B also faked the city inspection, so I don't even know if the work was done properly. When I contacted A&B about this matter, I received no reply. I advise looking elsewhere for a reputable contractor.